Fuming fans claim Diogo Jota should have been sent off for ‘WWE move’ before netting Liverpool winner over Spurs
TOTTENHAM fans were left fuming when Diogo Jota remained on the pitch following a dangerous high-kick.
The Liverpool forward, 26, caught Oliver Skipp in the head in the 81st minute – drawing blood from the Spurs midfielder.
GettyDiogo Jota catches Oliver Skipp with a dangerous high-boot[/caption]
GettySkipp needed treatment and had a gash to his head[/caption]
However, referee Paul Tierney deemed the foul to be worthy of a yellow card, with VAR agreeing with the official’s call.
Jota would later become the match-winner in injury time, as Liverpool overcame Spurs 4-3 in a Premier League thriller.
But many supporters believe he should not have been on the pitch to earn the Reds all three points – voicing their disapproval on Twitter.
One fan wrote: “Casemiro does this and he gets a straight red. You can’t convince me otherwise. Can’t believe VAR hasn’t even looked at Jota’s high boot there.”
Another shared: “This guy literally big booted man WWE settings.”
A third chimed: “How Jota did not get a red card is beyond me. Dangerous play.”
A fourth added: “Straight red without a doubt not even cause of my United bias, he karate kicks him right in the head.”
Liverpool and Tottenham played out a Premier League classic on Sunday.
The Reds raced into a 3-0 lead after just 15 minutes – with goals from Curtis Jones, Luis Diaz and a Mo Salah penalty.
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Harry Kane gave Spurs hope before half-time – volleying home after 39 minutes.
Son Heung-min set up a nervy finish in the 77th minute when he calmly slotted past Alisson in the Liverpool goal.
Brazil star Richarlison then thought he had drawn his side level in the 93rd minute, before Jota raced clear at the other end just a minute later to break Tottenham’s hearts.
